Wild hibiscus

As we were driving through the mountains that surround Bogotá (Colombia), we encountered this flower growing wild near the roadside. I later learned that the plant is actually a native of Africa.

Florida is home to a number of native hibiscus, but none are more spectacular than scarlet hibiscus (Hibiscus coccineus). This deciduous perennial occurs in wet-soil habitats, along stream edges and marshes, throughout most of Florida and the Southeast. Scarlet hibiscus dies back to the ground each winter and emerges in early spring. Its very stout, semi-woody stems quickly reach their mature height of 6-8 feet by summer. Mature specimens produce additional stems each year; eventually as…

Haiti / Haití: Chinese hibiscus, China rose, shoe flower / marpacífico, cayena, rosa de China, cuc arda, hibisco, papo, San Joaquín, pacífico, cardenal, flor del beso (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hibiscus_rosa-sinensis http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hibiscus_rosa-sinensis http://naikainbalance.blogspot.com/2012/03/haitian-treasure-hibiscus-haitis.html?m=1…

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20 Fresh Seeds w/Instructions Spectacular, hardy perennials produce large tropical looking summer blooms. This native plant gives off a shrub like

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Hibiscus flowers after rain

Sleeping hibiscus

Rosella is a lovely addition to a glass of champagne, but also widely sought after for jam making. Both the leaves and petals of the rosella plant are safe (and delicious!) to eat, however it is the red calyx that is used to make everything from jams to cordials and teas. Here's how to grow and prepare it!